Commodore Mohammed Hamoud Al Zedjali, Acting Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) received at Al Murtafaa Garrison Aurelio De Carolis, Commander in Chief of the Italian Fleet and his accompanying delegation.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed means of enhancing military and naval cooperation between the two sides. They also exchanged views on various matters of mutual interest.

The meeting was attended by Commodore Jasim Mohammed Al Balushi, Director of Operations and Plans at the Royal Navy of Oman (RNO) and the Military Attaché of the Italian Embassy at Muscat, Oman News Agency (ONA) reported.

The Commander in Chief of the Italian Fleet and his accompanying delegation also visited the Maritime Security Centre (MSC).

Upon the delegation’s arrival at the centre, they were greeted by Commodore Adil Hamoud Al Busaidi, Head of the MSC.

During the visit, members of the delegation were briefed on the tactical roles and tasks carried out by the Centre in the safety of the Omani maritime environment. They also toured the MSC’s facilities and viewed its latest equipment and technologies used in carrying out its national duties.